---
title: "BMW C Evolution Electric Scooter Is Coming to California"
description: "Will this innovative moped be a revolution or a novelty?"
date: "2017-07-31"
modified: "2019-03-27"
authors:
  - name: "Eric Brandt"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/eric-brandt"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/article/13071/bmw-c-evolution-electric-scooter-is-coming-to-california"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "BMW"
  - "c evolution"
  - "California"
  - "Electric"
  - "Electric Bikes"
  - "Electric Vehicle"
  - "moped"
  - "motorrad"
  - "Scooter"
---

# BMW C Evolution Electric Scooter Is Coming to California

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BMW has been selling the C Evolution [electric moped](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/10711/bmw-concept-link-scooter-promises-to-reinvent-urban-mobility>) in Europe since 2014 and it’s finally coming to the U.S., according to [*Motorcycle.com*](<https://blog.motorcycle.com/2017/07/31/manufacturers/bmw/2017-bmw-c-evolution-electric-scooter-launching-california/>). Across the pond, you can get a short-range model that goes 62 miles on a charge or a long-range model that goes 99 miles. To suit American tastes and our sprawling landscape, only the long range C Evolution will be available in the States.

For starters, American availability of the [BMW C Evolution](<https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/index.html?content=https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/urban_mobility/C_evolution_2016/cevolution_overview.html¬rack=1>) will only be in California where it’s expected to be popular. It’s a pilot program that will expand to the rest of the [BMW Motorrad](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/12742/bmw-motorcycles-hits-sales-record-in-the-first-half-of-2017>) dealer network in the U.S. as interest in the electric scooter builds.

Pricing starts at $13,750 with options that include an anti-theft alarm for $395, a comfort seat for $145, and heated grips for $250. It’s powered by the same battery modules as the BMW i3 subcompact EV. You can get a full charge from an 110-volt socket in 9.5 hours or use a fast charge 220-volt accessory cable to achieve a full charge in four hours.

The C Evolution in the U.S. will have a top speed of 80 miles per hour and will hustle from to 0-31 MPH in 2.8 seconds making it a great city conveyance. Standard features include ABS, reverse assist, torque control assist, and four ride modes: Road, Eco Pro, Dynamic, and Sail. The only color available for now is Ionic Silver Metallic / Electric Green. If you’re worried about the battery, you get a five-year, 30,000-mile battery [warranty](<https://www.carchex.com/content/bmw-extended-warranty>).

There aren’t any specific dates in the press release saying when it’s coming but expect the C Evolution to start trickling into California dealers very soon. If you’re in the golden state, keep an eye out for this nifty scooter.

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